Bucks’ Jaime Jaquez Jr. swiftly proving preseason concerns were a mirage

After struggling in the NBA Preseason, Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been excellent for the Milwaukee Bucks.

By Dalton Sell · Behind the Buck Pass

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 2:30 PM

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Dalton Sell argues that Jaime Jaquez Jr. has disproven preseason doubts with a stellar regular-season start for the Bucks.
Jaquez averaged 20.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists on 61.1 percent shooting over his first three games.
The writer notes Milwaukee did not agree to a contract extension with Jaquez before the regular season began.

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Dalton Sell writes that Jaime Jaquez Jr. has rebounded from a shaky preseason to produce a sensational regular-season start with the Milwaukee Bucks. Across his first three regular-season games as a starter, Jaquez averaged 20.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists while shooting 61.1 percent from the field.

The writer argues that the Bucks' choice not to sign Jaquez to a contract extension prior to the season is already benefiting the forward, potentially positioning him for a significant raise next summer. Sell also notes that head coach Taylor Jenkins challenged Jaquez to compete defensively to maintain his long-term value.

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